West Basin Awards Contract for Recycled Water Facilities by West Basin Municipal Water District Apr 1, 2025 Member Submitted News West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin or District) has selected Jacobs Project Management Company to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services for its recycled water treatment facilities. The O&M contract spans five years, allocating $31.5 million dollars for the first year, and encompasses the District’s five facilities including the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility in El Segundo, the Hyperion Pump Station in Playa del Rey and three satellite treatment plants in Carson, Torrance and El Segundo. West Basin is a recognized industry leader in water recycling and produces approximately 40 million gallons per day and more than 11 billion gallons annually. Through its advanced treatment processes, West Basin provides five types of recycled water for irrigation, industrial and commercial applications within West Basin’s coastal Los Angeles County service area. This water is distributed through more than 100 miles of recycled water pipeline that includes 400 recycled water connections at more than 300 customer sites, including Chevron El Segundo, Los Angeles International Airport, SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome, Marathon Petroleum Corporation and more. The successful operation and maintenance of West Basin’s facilities plays a vital role in the District’s mission to reduce reliance on imported water supplies and enhances the region’s drought resilience. “This contract is a critical investment in West Basin’s recycled water facilities and reflects the District’s commitment to ensuring the sustainable continued operation of our recycled water program,” said West Basin Board President and Division II Director Gloria Gray. “With recycled water playing an increasingly vital role in Southern California’s water supply portfolio, ensuring best-in-class operations and maintenance is essential for long-term stability. The contract will also support West Basin’s strategic goals of water supply reliability and sound financial management by optimizing operational efficiency through a performance driven management approach.” Following a competitive and comprehensive procurement process, Jacobs was chosen for its longstanding high-quality and cost-effective services. The company has more than four decades of experience in operations, maintenance and facility management services for water and wastewater utilities. Their integrated approach combines operations, planning, design, construction services and program management, offering comprehensive solutions. “Our company brings extensive expertise and innovative approaches that will help West Basin to continue delivering the highest quality recycled water supplies to its customers while optimizing facility performance,” said Greg Fischer, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Design-Build and Operations Management and Facilities Services at Jacobs Project Management Company. “We are honored to have been selected by West Basin to support the operations and maintenance of its world-class recycled water facilities. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service, leveraging our industry expertise and innovative solutions to provide quality services for the customers West Basin serves.” Jacobs will begin O&M services for West Basin beginning September 1, 2025.
